Lesson Plan

Startup Story Blueprint

Students will identify their personal passions and craft a startup story by applying a simple storytelling framework, then brainstorm and reflect on how their idea solves real problems.

This lesson builds self-awareness and entrepreneurial thinking by connecting students’ interests to business ideas. It fosters creativity, collaboration, and communication as they learn to articulate a problem‐solving vision.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Passion Prompt

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Story Framework

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Idea Brainstorm Carousel

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Story Reflection Exit Ticket

10 minutes

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Your Startup Story

Today’s Agenda

4-Part Story Framework

1. Hook

2. Problem

3. Solution

4. Impact

Teacher Example

Idea Brainstorm Carousel

Story Reflection Exit Ticket

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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What’s Your Startup Story?

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